Party Time!

Max is one loved little boy! After four birthday celebrations, it's safe to say he had an awesome time ringing in his second year of life. A HUGE thank you to everyone who made him (and us!) feel so special! Here are a few photos from all the fun!

First up... celebrating with the Lilly's in Hiawassee!

Learning how to blow out birthday candles... (and feeling a little confused at first)

First taste of his BIG chocolate cupcake-- he loved it!

Charlie the dogs looks after his "pup"...

Max's second party was with his sweet little friends at school as we already shared! When I picked him up today his friend Zoey came over and asked me, "Max have birthday?" and then Max ran over and started pretending to blow out candles. Needless to say, they were pretty disappointed when they realized I was not bearing cupcakes this time around.  :-)

Party #3 was at our house with friends! Max is obsessed with all things construction, so Mama had a ball making a construction themed birthday cake (and is pretty darn proud of how it turned out, so please excuse the excessive number of cake photos. haha). 

http://youtu.be/FoRDPbb0djA

Yay friends! (Forgot to take any pictures that included Walter, Denise, and Abby :-(  )  Also, it is impossible to get four adults and two toddlers looking at the camera and smiling at the same time! haha

Party #4 was in Chattanooga with the Teal's and Heinlein's! By this point Max REALLY got the concept of having a birthday party, and was beyond excited to blow out candles and eat pudding after dinner at Great Grammie's retirement community.

(Apparently big, open mouthed smiles run in the Teal family! haha)

Turning Two!

Max had a fun day turning two years old! We started with a special cinnamon roll breakfast, TWO birthday candles, and a rousing rendition of the "Happy Birthday" song.

First time eating a cinnamon roll! It's pretty safe to say he loved it.

When we got to school there was a birthday sign on the door! Max was a bit confused why we stood in the hallway for a moment instead of just going in like usual (Mommy has to document everything! haha). 

Hugs from his pal Zoey! (BFFs since they did tummy time as three month old babies in the Infant Room at Crabapple!).

Hugs from silly Abby!

Mid-afternoon, Ben and I headed over to bring a special birthday treat for Max and his friends! Max hadn't woken up by the end of nap time (he takes crazy long naps at daycare!). His teacher, Ms. Courtney, flipped on the lights and his buddy Edward apparently wanted Max to get up right away!

Here is the Early Preschool Class! Left to right: Ms. Courtney, Zoey, Edward, Abby, Vedita, Max, and Dylan. Their friend Ethan was out sick that day.

Ms. Courtney was so sweet and made Max a "Birthday Boy" crown, and decorated the table for his little party! We were blown away by her thoughtfulness, and confirmed yet again why we love Crabapple so much. Everyone truly loves the kids!

This photo was taken during the 30 second span Max actually wore his crown. :-)  Also worth noting, Max pounded his mini-cupcake in about two bites, hence the chocolate all over his face in this photo. 

After the party, we went to the playground which was fun until Max's "sugar high" from the day kicked in and he had a raging temper tantrum. Once we got home and calmed down, we played for a bit and decided to go out for Mexican to celebrate Max's birthday. It wasn't exactly a "smooth" dining experience, unfortunately, so we ate quickly and headed home to return phone calls from grandparents then it was off to the bath and bed. Needless to say, he crashed pretty hard. :-)   Life is exhausting when you're two and have way too much sugar and excitement in your little body!

Max's Life in 24 Photos

In honor of Max's upcoming second birthday, here is a month by month look at his little life! We love our big boy!!

Sad Jesus

Max was "reading" his little Bible and came across a page where he thought Jesus looked sad... apparently he's not a fan of "Sad Jesus". haha



http://youtu.be/5Y7kPrQP5Rw


A new variation on the ABC's (ignore the fact that he's reading about and looking at numbers!)



http://youtu.be/m3T64Lb4VN4


Playing guitar with Uncle John!



http://youtu.be/SS2nWa77PkM

Nekkid

Max found a mud puddle to splash in near Grandmommy and Granddaddy's house last weekend. We got out the hose to rinse mud off his legs and feet when we got back, and in the process Max lost his balance and fell in to the water. Of course, the next "natural" step was to strip him down for some good old fashioned "nekkid" fun with the hose!

After a bath and jammies, it was time to snuggle with Kirby.  :-)

... and this picture is cute. haha